In July of 2019 our owner will lead his fourth Africa safari. There are only a couple of spots left on this exciting 10-night trip to Tanzania. ​

While the final few days of this trip will take place in Serengeti National Park, famous for the best views of the great migration, the first two parks we will visit are in the more remote areas of Tanzania.

Selous Game Reserve is four times the size of the Serengeti and larger than the entire nation of Switzerland. Since this is not a national park we have a wider range of activities available. Our safari camp is situated high above the Rufiji River. More than half of Tanzania's elephant population is found in this area.

From there we fly to Ruaha National Park, one of largest and wildest national parks in the world! This is an area where Africa remains as it was generations ago, yet with the comforts of today's Africa traveler.

Don't delay your trip to Africa. Please join us. You can download a flier from the link below. If you want to sign up, send us an e-mail and request the Africa sign up forms. Two of the lodges are almost sold out so time is of the essence. Some of Carl's favorite photos from previous Africa trips can be found at carldreizlerphotography.com

Most of our business is that of helping people plan their own private land-based or cruise-based vacations. But we also lead several groups per year to various places in the world...both cruise AND land-based trips!

So that you don't have to go through all of our blog entries to find all of the upcoming trips we hope to escort, here is a summary of them...we've also included a link to a blog entry with the specifics about each trip.

At the bottom of most of these blog entries you will see a link to a PDF document...click on this link to view and/or download a flyer with more specifics about that particular trip.

If you have a few friends or family members who want to go to a specific part of the world, let us know and we will put a custom trip together for you!

Here is the summary of our upcoming escorted trips:​

14-night Transatlantic Cruise on the Oceania Riviera. April 2, 2019. Contact us for further details.

12-night Alaska Cruise Round Trip from Los Angeles! In 2018 we escorted a huge group on this itinerary. We hope to do the same on either April 23, 2019 or September 17, 2019. (Alternate dates available as well. 9/11/18; 9/19/18 or 4/27/19) Contact us for further information on any of these sail dates.

In July of 2019 we will return to Africa to escort our fourth safari. This time to the Serengeti and to Southern Tanzania. Contact us for further details.

13-night Tahiti, Society Islands, Cook Islands and Fiji Cruise on the Paul Gauguin. Come with us to visit our favorite places on Earth! September 7, 2019. Contact us for further details.

7-night California Coastal Cruise with Oceania. December 7, 2019. Contact us for further details.

16-night Panama Canal Cruise departing from Los Angeles on a BRAND NEW luxury, all-inclusive ship. Space is already going fast! March 14, 2020. Contact us for further details.

7-night California Coastal Cruise. April 25, 2020. We have a large group already joining us on this one. Don't miss out on the fun! Contact us for further details.

On May 24, 2018 we hope to escort a group on a river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest. We will cruise for 7 nights aboard the NEW AmaLea from AMA Waterways through cities which include Linz, Vienna and Bratslava. River cruises fill up WAY in advance so we suggest you hold your cabin now! Before we board the ship we will spend three night in beautiful Prague, Czechoslovakia.

Click on the link below to open a PDF flyer about this magnificent river cruise. The flyer mentions only the "lead in" price so we've listed the rates for all cabin categories here (per person, based on double occupancy):

In our more than 22 years in the travel business we can think of only a few Alaska cruises that were offered round trip from Los Angeles.

In 2018 we escorted the largest group in the history of findacrusiedeal.com on a voyage from Los Angeles.

We hope to escort another group in 2019.

NOW...because this cruise was so popular, Princess has added alternate dates for the round trip Los Angeles to Alaska cruise. September 11, 2018; September 19, 2018; April 23, 2019; April 27, 2019; September 17, 2019. If we get enough participants on any of these voyages, we will escort them as well!

If you are even considering this cruise, we recommend you call us now as your deposit is refundable! You have nothing to lose! If you wait until later, the ships WILL be sold out.

In July of 2017 we hope to escort a group aboard Oceania Cruises' Insignia on a great itinerary! This 20-night cruise departs from Miami...heads up the coast of the USA and visits ports such as New York, Boston and Bar Habor. We then visit a few Canadian ports before continuing on to Greenland and Iceland.

Oceania is one of our favorite cruises and we have sailed on all of their ships...except the one that recently joined their fleet. With only 674 passengers, we feel the Insignia is just the right size for a cruise ship.

As an Ensemble Hosted Cruise you will also take part in a complimentary escorted tour in Halifax as well as a hosted cocktail party.

For more information about this cruise downlad the flyer below and then call us to hold your cabin or suite. We hope to see you on board!​

This photo of a Gentoo penguin family was taken by our owner Carl on one of his previous trips to Antarctica. In December of 2017 he hopes to lead another group on a luxury expedition trip to Antarctica, this time aboard the Silver Cloud from Silversea Cruises.

The itinerary on this sailing will be much different than those he previous led. He is very excited that this time the cruise will also visit South Georgia Island. This special place in the world is known for its king penguins and elephant seals. There are also stops in the Falkland Islands.

For further information about the itinerary on this 19-night cruise departing December 21, 2017 click on and download the PDF flier below and/or contact our office. There is absolutely nothing like Antarctica!

During a recent trip to Fiji, our owner had the privilege of staying at the Matangi Private Island Resort in Fiji. The island is owned by a family who has had the property in their family for several generations. From the time you step foot on the island you feel welcome...the "Bula" spirit of Fiji overwhelms you.

Even though our owner, who travels as a single, was surrounded by honeymoon couples, the staff made sure he felt at home and just as important as any other visitor.

As an avid diver and snorkeler, we found the coral reefs around Matangi to be spectacular. After taking the picture from a hike over Horseshoe Bay (above, left), our owner went snorkeling in these same waters. "I would have still been there if the staff hadn't told me that it was time to go back. I've been SCUBA diving all over the world and snorkeling in Horseshoe Bay was better than many SCUBA dives from my past journeys."

With just a handful of bures--ranging from ocean view to tree houses, the feeling is intimate and peaceful. The food is delicious and plentiful and the staff have hearts of gold. We at findacruisedeal.com want to help you plan your trip to Fiji, be it at Matangi Private Island Resort or any of the other beautiful properties we represent.

Recently our owner had the pleasure of staying at the Namale Resort and Spa in Fiji. Despite the name of our agency, findacruisedeal.com, we are also specialists at planning LAND-based vacations. In fact we are South Pacific experts specializing in the islands of Tahiti, Hawaii and Fiji as well as Australia.

Perhaps the best way for us to tell you about the magnificence of the Namale Resort and Spa is through the photos we took during our stay. They can be found under the "Photo Album" tab on our website. To make it easy for you Click Here to open the slide show displaying photos from our stay at Namale.

The Namale resort is located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Spread among lush tropical plants are various types of separate bungalows (called "bures" in Fiji). Each bure offers privacy and a unique view of the grounds and/or the ocean. The dining room overlooks a spectacular bay and the tide pools below. The spa is among the most beautiful we've seen with a great view of the blowhole from the various relaxation pools and treatment rooms.

For the active person there are many daily options offered by the activity staff. These events include snorkeling trips, nature walks, village visits and a variety of other outings. A huge plus of Namale over other resorts is the fact that they are "all-inclusive". Activities (with some exceptions such as SCUBA), meals, entertainment and beverages are all part of the price!

Like most resorts in Fiji, Namale is the perfect setting for honeymoon couples or those celebrating a special anniversary. The staff can arrange such activities as couples massages, a private breakfast overlooking the blowhole or a special private lunch at the base of their on-property waterfall.

Perhaps our favorite part of our stay at Namale is the people. It is our opinion that Fiji has the nicest people in the world. And the welcoming staff at Namale are the best of example of that "Bula" spirit that is such a crucial part of visiting these picturesque islands. Thank you, vinaka and Bula to my new friends at #namaleresort Well done!

In December of 2015 our owner visited the Galapagos Islands for the first time. He enjoyed the trip so much upon his return he decided to put a vacation together for his current and future clients.

The 9-night April 2017 package includes:

Two nights in Quito, Ecuador including a visit to the "Center of the Earth" exhibit on the Equator

Five nights aboard the Santa Cruz II sailing the Galapagos Islands.

Two nights at the Finch Bay Hotel in the Galapagos.

Because space is limited on this trip, interested parties are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. For further information click on the link below. A PDF flyer regarding the specifics of the trip can be open, viewed and printed.

This is an adventure we have been working on and anticipating for months. We hope to escort this trip with Lindblad Expeditions to the archipelago in the very northern part of Norway where we will search for polar bears and other arctic wildlife.

We begin the trip in Oslo on May 30, 2017 and then fly to Longyearbyen where we will board our ship, the National Geographic Explorer.

For the following six days we will go on journeys to be planned based on local conditions and animal movement. This promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime journey. We do anticipate that this trip will sell out very early and encourage our new and existing clients to sign up as soon as possible!

For further information and pricing click on the link below. It will open a PDF flyer with more details and pricing.